GA HB990

Creates a grant program administered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to fund charitable organizations that provide veterinary care assistance to retired law enforcement dogs in Georgia

Eligible charitable organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt for at least five years and specialize in helping former handlers and adopters of retired law enforcement dogs with veterinary costs

Veterinary care covered includes wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, illness treatment, medications, emergency surgeries, oncology, specialty care, euthanasia, and cremation

Funding sources include General Assembly appropriations and private donations, with private contributions required to be exhausted before appropriated funds are used

Unawarded appropriated funds lapse at the end of each fiscal year, though private donations carry forward; all grant funds must be expended within Georgia